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Cenovus Social Investment Funding
Supports community-focused organizations and initiatives
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Cenovus Social Investment funding supports registered charities and not-for-profits in communities where Cenovus operates, through donations and sponsorships that align with community needs and social and business priorities. It focuses on programs, projects and initiatives with direct community benefit, measurable social outcomes, and activities linked to Cenovus focus areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Donations and sponsorships aligned with community needs and Cenovus social investment and business priorities.
Documents Needed
- Audited or reviewed financial statements, for requests over $10,000
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Not-for-profit organizations
Who is not eligible
- Political organizations
- Private or corporate foundations
- Private, fee-based schools
- Religious institutions
- Organizations that engage in discriminatory behavior or have values, purposes or practices that conflict with Cenovus
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Political organizations
- Advertising or solicitation campaigns
- Private or corporate foundations
- Private, fee-based schools
- Religious institutions
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities where Cenovus operates
Selection criteria
- Alignment with Cenovus social investment and business priorities.
- Alignment with the company’s focus areas.
- Expected community impact.
- Project scope.
How to apply
- Review the funding criteria and application tips.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- If the request is over $10,000, include audited or reviewed financial statements.
Processing and Agreement
- All proposals must be submitted through the online application form.
- Cenovus reviews funding proposals year round.
- Cenovus may take up to eight weeks to respond.
- Payments are disbursed through Benevity after approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed year round, but the portal is closed from mid-November until early February each year.
- Cenovus aims to respond within up to eight weeks.
- Multi-year support may be considered when there is strong alignment with business goals and community impact.
- Requests over $10,000 should include audited or reviewed financial statements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cenovus Social Investment Funding Program
What is the Cenovus Social Investment Funding?
Cenovus Social Investment funding supports registered charities and not-for-profits in communities where Cenovus operates, through donations and sponsorships that align with community needs and social and business priorities. It focuses on programs, projects and initiatives with direct community benefit, measurable social outcomes, and activities linked to Cenovus focus areas.
Who is eligible for the Cenovus Social Investment Funding program?
To be eligible for the Cenovus Social Investment Funding program, you must:
Registered charities or not-for-profits
Projects/programs in communities where Cenovus operates
Initiatives with direct community benefit and measurable social outcomes
What expenses are eligible under Cenovus Social Investment Funding?
Donations and sponsorships aligned with community needs and Cenovus social investment and business priorities.
Where is the Cenovus Social Investment Funding available?
The Cenovus Social Investment Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Cenovus Social Investment Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cenovus Social Investment Funding is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cenovus Social Investment Funding?
Cenovus Social Investment Funding is funded by Cenovus Energy